Harrisburg Community Unit School District 3 Board of Education met March 19.
Here is the minutes provided by the board:
The regular meeting of the Board of Education of Harrisburg Community Unit School District #3, Saline County, Illinois, was held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 as announced by posted public notice and by mail. The following members of the Board were present: Mr. Chris Penrod (arrived at 6:23 p.m.), Mr. Kevin Dowdy, Mr. Jeffrey Drake, Mr. Tom DeNeal (arrived at 6:08 p.m.), Mr. Ryan Lambert, Mr. Jonathan Russell, and Mr. Billy Smith.
The following administrators were present: Mike Gauch, Scott Dewar, Kim Williams, John Crabb (arrived at 6:54 p.m.), Natalie Fry, Randy Smithpeters, Eric Witges, Eric McCollum, and Debbie McGowan. The following Unit #3 staff members were present: Keri Holland, Val Hodges, Marsha Byas, Julie McRoy, Tony Chrisman, Nikki Williams, Janet Hughes, Libby Arredondo, Blaire Hunt, Patti Collins, Jennifer Irvin, Mike Boglino, Marla Agin, Chrisy Shires, Vicki Fulkerson, Nicole Stewart, Johni Beal, Bonnie Luce, Alesha Allen, Angie Bennett, Greg Langley, Phil Nyberg, Ashleigh Smothers, Amanda Schmitt, Tiffany Nyberg, and Julie Martin. The following members of the public were present: Ashley Volkert, Emma Williams, Jeff Cowsert, Greg McCulloch, Mike Stewart, Dylan Butler, and members and parents of the soccer club.
With a quorum of the members of the Board being present, Vice-President Smith called the meeting to order and declared the Board to be in session for the transaction of business.
Vice-President Smith led the Board, staff and attendees in the Pledge of Allegiance
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to enter into Executive Session to review Executive Session Minutes, to discuss retirements, resignations, the possible employment, appointment, compensation and discipline of employees of the Board of Education or complaints against employees of the Board. Upon a call of the President for a vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
Board entered into Closed Session at 6:02 p.m.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to reconvene in open session at 6:27 p.m. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the results of said motion carried.
RECOGNITION AND COMMENTS FROM EMPLOYEES AND PUBLIC
Jeff Cowsert and Greg McCulloch addressed the Board to request the Middle School Soccer Club be allowed to use the white buses to go to their games. They would like to be recognized as a school team. Superintendent Gauch pointed out the minutes from the meeting in January 2016 where it was noted the District did not form a Middle School team.
Nikki Williams presented information regarding Apptegy. The system will post District information to the website, social media, and mobile app at once.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion for approval to sign a 5 year contract with Apptegy as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the February 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the minutes of the March 12, 2019 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. DeNeal abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Bills Due and Payable. On a call of the roll, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith and Mr. Russell voted yea. Mr. Penrod abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Treasurer’s Report. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Expenditure and Revenue Reports. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
The Board of Education reviewed the monthly Activity Fund Summaries from each building.
ADMINISTRATOR/COORDINATOR REPORTS
Superintendent – Mike Gauch
§ The Resource Officers are signed up for trainings/seminars in regards to school safety and will be looking for more as they become available. West Side Primary - Principal Kim Williams
§ Preschool screenings have been completed. East Side Intermediate - Principal Natalie Fry
§ State testing will be going on all month. Harrisburg Middle School - Principal John Crabb Harrisburg High School - Principal Scott Dewar Building and Grounds - Tony Chrisman
§ The new Central Office is starting to take shape. Fiber has been run to the new Tech building. Technology, Media, Grants, Special Education
Mr. Russell moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the successful bid of Robinson Transport as Student transportation provider for the district for the 19-20, 20-21, and 21-22 school year pending both parties agree to a contract as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Drake moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to accept the lease agreement with Southern Bus and Mobility for the leasing of 14 passenger buses as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
A meeting has been held with HEA to discuss contract negotiations.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the purchase of 6-12 Social Studies, Science and a 1 year extension to My Math curriculum as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. DeNeal seconded the motion to approve the intergovernmental agreement with Galatia School District as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Summer food service will be held at the High School starting June 3rd.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to Grant Tenure to the following staff members as presented.
§ Brian Hurd
§ Doug Robbins § Christy Shires
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the renewal of the District IHSA membership as presented. On a call of the roll, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Russell and Mr. DeNeal voted nay. Motion carried.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Job Description and Evaluation document for the position of Head Janitor as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea. Mr. DeNeal moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Job Description of the Head Bass Fishing
Coach as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea. Approval of the agreement with Bushue Human Resources agreement/contract was TABLED
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Dowdy seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the February 20, 2019 Regular Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the Executive Session minutes of the March 12, 2019 Special Board Meeting. On a call of the roll, Mr. Drake, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. DeNeal abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Nick James, Asst. Wrestling Coach as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Emily Patterson on the last student attendance day of the 18-19 school year as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the resignation of Rachel Wasson as Asst. Cheer Coach effective immediately as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the retirement of Linda Matthews as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Lambert seconded the motion to approve the retirement of Ronda Ego as presented. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the Voluntary transfer of Heather Cox for the High School Media/Technology position for the 19-20 school year. On a call of the roll, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Dowdy, Mr. Smith, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Drake voted nay. Motion carried.
Mr. Dowdy moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to approve the hire of Kyle Butler as Middle School Lunch Aide/Tutor for the remainder of the 18-19 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Drake seconded the motion to approve the hire of Gabe Angelly as the Middle School Boys Track Coach for the 18-19 school year. On a call of the roll, the motion received a unanimous vote of yea.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to post the following positions internally for the 19-20 school year.
§ Pre-K Teacher
§ Kindergarten Teacher
§ 2nd Grade Teacher
§ High School History
§ Middle School Special Education
§ High School Family and Consumer Science
§ Asst. High School Cheer Coach
Mr. Smith moved and Mr. Russell seconded the motion to grant Alicyn Dowdy maternity leave as presented. On a call of the roll, Mr. Russell, Mr. Lambert, Mr. DeNeal, Mr. Drake, Mr. Smith, and Mr. Penrod voted yea. Mr. Dowdy abstained. Motion carried.
Mr. Lambert moved and Mr. Smith seconded the motion to adjourn the meeting. Upon a call of the President for a voice vote to be taken and the vote having been taken, it was determined the result of said motion carried.
The meeting adjourned at 8:08 p.m.
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